Martin collected ticket stubs, while wife Parris greeted people inside the theater. “Isn’t this fun?” she told SFR as she led theatergoers down the stairs. “Go down and say hello to our little friend,” she continued. The friend ended up being one of the stars of 1956’s Forbidden Planet, who having just received a fresh lube job, made a surprise appearance.

But that was just one of the evening’s highlights. Here’s a list of the top 10 moments experienced on opening night:

10. Dedicated fans lined up for hours hoping to nab a standby ticket

9. This apropos SFR art box located outside the theater

8. This meta-tastic exhibit by Janet Russek in the lobby that features an image of the Cocteau in 1984